Stella’s radio message sealed the deal. I was never a fan of Alonso but speaking as a Ferrari fan, the team is very lucky to have a guy like Alonso driving for them, not that Alonso has much of a choice.

Have no ideea what’s the REAL state of affairs between SF and ALO, but Ferrari must “pay” some respect to him, no doubt… especially given this year’s car. With what it was mostly the 4th fastest car on the grid… he managed to secure 2nd in the WDC. Could have happened the same thing in the WCC if Massa would have delivered not much more. Unfortunately, Massa doesn’t look like he could help turn things in Ferraris favour tomorrow, no matter if it’ll be a wet or dry race.

What’s critical in this race for ALO ??!?! He secured 2nd in the WDC, there’re few (real) chances they can turn things in their favour for 2nd place battle in the WCC, while a victory seems impossible if nothing happens to Vettel. Also, if the race will be dry, I have doubts he’s good for a podium position. So, personally, I really don’t see anything big that could happen to him tomorrow.

I think it’s a great sign of maturity from Alonso to be so quick to put his hands up – fair play to him. Andrea Stella’s reply was equally touching – if the subtext for it is because of the failings of Ferrari to make a car to challenge Red Bull in recent seasons.

@silence But he didn’t make any major errors in those qualifying sessions, and any errors he did make didn’t cost him many places. He made a mistake and apologised to the team. In a sport as ego driven as F1 such humility is rare. That’s all I’m pointing out.

@silence you are absolutely right ….. all hes thinking in that moment was how his apology becomes talking point in media … ha ha ha ha ha …. hilarious … atleast hes not moaning and whining like hamilton .. lol